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New Hampshire Adds Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs
Effective August 13, 2024, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from taking adverse action against volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for reporting late to work because they are responding, in their official capacity, to an emergency...
Ask HR Experts – Overtime Rule Updates – How to navigate it?
Ask HR Experts - Overtime Rule Updates - How to navigate it?Ask HR Experts: Navigating the Upcoming Overtime Rule Changes The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a two-part approach to implementing its new overtime rule, raising the salary threshold level...
Minnesota August 2024 Employment Law Updates
The following employment laws take effect August 1, 2024, and apply to employers of all sizes. ANTIDISCRIMINATION LAW EXPANDED Minnesotaās antidiscrimination statute has had minor updates to several definitions. First, the definition of disability has been updated to...
Hawaii Limits Captive Audience Meetings
Beginning July 2, 2024, employers of all sizes canāt takeāor threaten to takeāadverse action against an employee for not attending or participating in an employer-sponsored meeting that communicates the employerās opinion on political matters. The same applies to...
Indiana: New Veteran Benefits and Services Poster Released
The Indiana Department of Labor recently released the new Veteran Benefits & Services poster, which must be posted by employers with 51 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. It should be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees are sure to see it.
California July 1 Minimum Wage Updates
HEALTHCARE MINIMUM WAGE DELAYED FOR A SECOND TIME The new statewide minimum wages and salary threshold for healthcare workers, originally intended to take effect June 1, 2024, then pushed back to July 1, are once again delayed. The new effective date for the increases...
HR Hotline – For Management & Employees! Don’t wait until it is too late!
HR HotlineĀ - For Management & Employees! Don't wait until it is too late!HR Hotline = a MUST for a small business! As the Founder of CYB Human Resources, I've seen our Concierge HR Hotline transform businesses. š Overall, HR Hotlines can prevent many...
Business RetaliationĀ – What is it and how to avoid it as aĀ businessĀ owner!
Business RetaliationĀ - What is it and how to avoid it as aĀ businessĀ owner!Ā Well, here is a quick story from personal experience. I think an example is the perfect way to kick this off. A business owner with multiple locations for his car detailing business once...
Ask HR Experts – You asked, we answered!
Ask HR Experts - Essential HR Questions for Small Business OwnersAsk HR Experts - Check out this list of questions that you want to ask HR Experts! ššš¼Ā Ā When you have a question, don't Google it! Ask our HR Experts! Here is a list of sixteen HR questions that we have...
Cook County and Chicago Midyear Updates
Several new and updated laws take effect in Cook County and Chicago on July 1, 2024. Keep reading for more details. LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES Chicago For employers with four or more employees, the minimum hourly wage will increase to $16.20. The minimum hourly base...
California 2024 Midyear Minimum Wage Increases
NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS DELAYED The new minimum wage rates and salary threshold will now take effect July 1, 2024 (instead of June 1). You can find more information on the California Minimum Wage and Overtime page. LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES On July...
South Dakota Clarifies Medical Cannabis Protections
South Dakota has updated its workplace medical cannabis law to clarify that employers can refuse to hire an applicant for a safety-sensitive job or take adverse action against an employee in a safety-sensitive job based on a test result that is positive for cannabis...